Watch out for the DFG guy. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iparker · 06-04-2010, 06:40 AM

Same thing here. Our recent run-ins with the DFG guys have been nothing but positive including getting stopped by a warden in the Apple Valley region when we were chasing Chukar with "Geoffkoop". The warden spent 10 minutes with us chewing the fat, giving us a few suggestions for birds and telling us his opinion on the MLPA. Overall, I think the vast majority of these guys are hunters and fisherman, just like us.

Kesepton · 06-04-2010, 06:57 AM

Yeah, I never mind when they check me. I see so many people walk away with undersized catches and over limit. Im not doing anything wrong so I dont care if they check everything.

Though, if you are caught, they can take all your gear on site. So... keep it legal.

peguinpower · 06-04-2010, 07:35 AM

net and ruler. I always forget those

/bing

ken aguilar · 06-04-2010, 07:37 AM

DFG are just doing their job, I respect that. Plus keeping the fear of getting caught taking shorties or too many of any one species is a good thing.

Diving off of Reef Point, I came up with DFG waiting, they asked if I had speared anything I said yes, as the fish was flopping around in my catch bag. They saw it was very much legal, commented on how nice a fish it was and wished me a good day.

note to self, net and ruler..I forget those also

-scallywag- · 06-04-2010, 07:58 AM

the DFG shorty is my fav!!!

Game wardens are cool, and like the others said they are on our side 100%. Sure they can be a little bossy at first but that's because they deal with guys like the balboa pier duche multiple times a day.

Know the laws, follow them, and be respectful, you might just make a new friend who's job it is to collect all the info that you want to know.

In my experience, especially at the launch in LJ, is that the wardens don't really care about life jackets, lights, booze, dope, exc... unless you start acting like an asshat. I have been asked about a net and measuring devise, but never written up for not having a net.The guys to really watch out for at night are the rookie SDPD guys who will try to arrest you for "driving on the beach". But again, show respect, get respect....

And Wade.....come on buddy, don't tell me you still believe in that so called "constitution" and "bill of rights" do you???

Ruger Mini-14's ranch riffles with removable clips are pretty cheap these days, I just picked a new one up from Turners for around 700 and it accepts lots of different hi-cap mags from other riffles. Definently easier to believe in than a 150 year old trampled piece of parchment. Get um while you still can!!!

06-04-2010, 07:37 AM	#4
ken aguilar Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 45	DFG are just doing their job, I respect that. Plus keeping the fear of getting caught taking shorties or too many of any one species is a good thing. Diving off of Reef Point, I came up with DFG waiting, they asked if I had speared anything I said yes, as the fish was flopping around in my catch bag. They saw it was very much legal, commented on how nice a fish it was and wished me a good day. note to self, net and ruler..I forget those also Last edited by ken aguilar; 06-04-2010 at 07:37 AM. Reason: added more

06-04-2010, 06:40 AM	#1
Iparker Junior Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 23	Same thing here. Our recent run-ins with the DFG guys have been nothing but positive including getting stopped by a warden in the Apple Valley region when we were chasing Chukar with "Geoffkoop". The warden spent 10 minutes with us chewing the fat, giving us a few suggestions for birds and telling us his opinion on the MLPA. Overall, I think the vast majority of these guys are hunters and fisherman, just like us.

06-04-2010, 06:57 AM	#2
Kesepton Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 70	Yeah, I never mind when they check me. I see so many people walk away with undersized catches and over limit. Im not doing anything wrong so I dont care if they check everything. Though, if you are caught, they can take all your gear on site. So... keep it legal.

06-04-2010, 07:35 AM	#3
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	net and ruler. I always forget those /bing

06-04-2010, 07:58 AM	#5
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	the DFG shorty is my fav!!! Game wardens are cool, and like the others said they are on our side 100%. Sure they can be a little bossy at first but that's because they deal with guys like the balboa pier duche multiple times a day. Know the laws, follow them, and be respectful, you might just make a new friend who's job it is to collect all the info that you want to know. In my experience, especially at the launch in LJ, is that the wardens don't really care about life jackets, lights, booze, dope, exc... unless you start acting like an asshat. I have been asked about a net and measuring devise, but never written up for not having a net.The guys to really watch out for at night are the rookie SDPD guys who will try to arrest you for "driving on the beach". But again, show respect, get respect.... And Wade.....come on buddy, don't tell me you still believe in that so called "constitution" and "bill of rights" do you??? Ruger Mini-14's ranch riffles with removable clips are pretty cheap these days, I just picked a new one up from Turners for around 700 and it accepts lots of different hi-cap mags from other riffles. Definently easier to believe in than a 150 year old trampled piece of parchment. Get um while you still can!!!